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Dec 2019 Shoes

Currently Recommended for Different Uses, If I had to Pick One Today for Each Use (Dec 2019):
  • Races - Vaporfly Next%, Vaporfly 4% (blue)
  • Tempo, Interval - Vaporfly 4% (orange), Carbon X
  • Hills - Razor 3, New Balance Rebel
  • Easy, Long - New Balance Propel, Solomon Sonic RA 2
  • All Around - Reebok Forever Energy, New Balance Rebel
  • Cold  weather/rain - Nike Odyssey Shield
Other Shoes:
  • New Balance Propel - So just got this shoe as an alternative to the 1080v10, since it was only $60.  I can get it now for $50.  This is a good long shoe.  The only downside was the high heel collar.  It felt awkward walking, but didn't notice it after I got running.
  • Topo Zephyr - Still testing this shoe.  Initial run was bad.  But every reviewer has indicated the need for break-in.  Will give in 30 miles.  Initially, very firm. 
  • Adidas Solar Glide - So, I got this shoe for $35. I had sworn off Boost shoes, but it was so cheap, and the reviews generally good.  Initial try-on was good.  Fits better than Supernova and the bounce is there.
  • Adidas Prime Parley - Will use on treadmill.
  • Reebok Sweet Road 2 - On hold for use after RA 2.
Shoes in consideration this months/last month:
  • Nike Zoom Fly 3 - Pass on this shoe.  The Zoom Fly seems better.  Feels heavier and not liking the new upper.  Seems a bit thick.
  • Reebok Harmony Road 3 - Pass on this shoe after receiving it and trying on.  Not much bounce.
  • Skechers MaxRoad 4 - Pass.  Waiting for GoRun Ride 8.  So, I tried them.  Crazy amount of rebound/bounce, but fit is bad and getting hotspots after 2-3 miles.  Ran in Beacon right after, and is night and day.  Beacon feels very flat.
  • Skechers GoRun Ride 8 - Pass.  Got these shoes, and though I enjoyed some of the bounce, got hot spots, start of a blister and just never felt comfortable.  This is quite the shock given how many reviewers liked the shoe.
  • Skechers Elite - Not sure yet.  

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